Rolling Equity 101: How Founders Can Maximize Value When Selling Their Business

When business owners consider selling their company, the term “rolling equity” often comes up in conversations with advisors and investors. But what exactly does rolling equity mean and how does it impact the transaction? Simply put, rolled equity represents the portion of ownership that the seller retains after the sale rather than cashing out completely. […]

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Small Business Sale with Twelve31’s Secure Income Management Strategy (SIMS)

Selling a small business is no small feat, as many entrepreneurs grapple with striking the perfect balance between fetching the best price and ensuring a seamless transition. With the introduction of Twelve31’s groundbreaking Secure Income Management Strategy (SIMS), small business owners can now experience a uniquely tailored solution that streamlines the sales process and maximizes […]

Creating Value Faster: A Playbook for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses in Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate combinations can be a powerful way for Small to Mid-Sized (SMB) businesses to create more value and growth opportunities. The goal for many SMB’s is to double or even triple revenues on the way to returning many times their initial investments. However, despite these ambitious goals, many SMB’s fail to […]

Making Your Business Owner Independent

Let’s be honest: many small businesses are brought to life by the sweat and breath of their owners. And while rolling up your sleeves and turning your passion into profits is admirable, if you remain the single foundational element of your company, it’s harder to grow it into a mid-size business or large corporation. It […]

Steps to Get Your Business Ready for a Quick Sale

If you want to make it easy to sell your business, the core principle you need to remember is this: You should work every day to prepare your business for sale. Whether you have any intention of selling your company isn’t the point. The point is, preparing your business for sale long before you’re ready […]

Top Reasons Owners Decide to Sell

Selling your business can be a huge step in your life and career, and at Twelve31 Advisors, our Advisors know that the reasons leading up to this decision are unique. However, some threads reoccur in business transactions, with common reasons for selling popping up among business owners. Here are four of the top reasons you […]

What Due Diligence Is and Why It Is Important?

In the context of buying and selling businesses, due diligence refers to the research required to ensure you’re getting the best possible deal and that no surprises pop up after the transaction is finalized. Any business owner, that’s planning to make a move — either selling their own establishment or buying a new one — […]

Valuing Your Business for Sale

With so many variables, it can be very difficult to place an accurate value on your business. Defining your businesses market value is not a definitive science. There are many factors to deliberate – from value of the assets, to competitor influence and other elusive elements. Put simply, the value of your business will be […]